For the second straight game, Sandpoint will face off against Moscow. The Bulldogs are taking a road trip to square off against the Bears at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Sandpoint is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last six games.
Sandpoint will bounce into Tuesday's game after beating Moscow, who they had gone 1-8 against in their nine prior meetings. The Bulldogs narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Bears 6-5. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last six times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Soren Caprio was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Another player making a difference was Sage Medeiros, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one double.
Sandpoint hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Sandpoint's win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-10. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.7 runs on average over those games. As for Moscow, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 13-9.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Sandpoint has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .440. However, it's not like Moscow struggles in that department as they've averaged .431. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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